The Grey Cup’s Three Stars: Kackert, Foley and Prefontaine shine in Argonauts’ win

Here's our final Three Stars piece of the year, looking at who stood out in the Argonauts' 35-22 victory over the Stampeders Sunday in the 100th Grey Cup.

First star: Chad Kackert, running back, Toronto Argonauts: Kackert was oft-overlooked heading into this game, but turned in a performance for the ages Sunday, collecting 133 yards on 20 rushing attempts (6.7 yards per carry) and adding another 62 receiving yards on eight catches. That showing gave him the game's Most Outstanding Player award, which was well deserved, and it was just the latest step in his rise from obscurity to CFL stardom.

Third star: Noel Prefontaine, punter, Toronto Argonauts: This season got off to a good start for Prefontaine, as he went from goat to hero in Week 2 (while he was serving as the Argos' punter and kicker), but many thought he might retire in July following a career-threatening hip injury that required surgery. Prefontaine battled back, though, and while the Argos elected to go with Swayze Waters for field goals down the stretch, the 38-year old was able to regain his punting job. He did that very well Sunday night, and it was a perfect evening for the long-time Argo, who's had four separate stints with the team since 1998 (interspersed with NFL and XFL stints, plus parts of three seasons in Edmonton). On the night, Prefontaine booted seven punts an average of 44.6 yards, with a long of 53; he helped limit the Calgary return game and frequently gave the Stampeders unfavourable field position.

Bonus star/Top Canadian: Ricky Foley, defensive end, Toronto Argonauts: Foley was named the Grey Cup's top Canadian by Football Reporters of Canada voters Sunday, and deservingly so. He dominated on the defensive line, as you can read about above, and was crucial to the Argonauts' victory. Here's video of his comments to Yahoo!'s Sandy Annunziata after the game:

Ricky Foley reacts to Grey Cup winToronto’s defensive lineman won the Most Outstanding Canadian award on Sunday night.

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